Job Details:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Financial Analyst supports the Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, M&A, and financial reporting activities. This role provides analytical support to help drive informed decision-making across the organization, with a focus on learning and development within the natural gas industry.
Key Responsibilities:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with business units.
- Support M&A and ad hoc analysis for executive management.
- Prepare and distribute standard monthly financial reports and variance analyses.
- Support financial performance tracking and identify trends or anomalies.
- Maintain and update financial models under the guidance of senior team members.
- Conduct basic financial analysis to support project evaluations and operational decisions.
- Assist in monitoring cost and revenue trends across departments.
- Provide support for rate case preparation and regulatory filings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and ensure accuracy.
- Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Support audit preparation and documentation efforts.
- Prepare presentations for executives, investors, banks, and board of directors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The team member in this role will:
- Serve as an Individual Contributor without supervisory responsibilities.
- Support and contribute towards team goals and objectives.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Understanding of utility finance, rate structures, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and analysis.
- Analytical, problem assessment, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), financial software (Onestream), and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in the energy or utilities sector.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must be able to complete the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Remain stationary at a designated workspace for 80% of the time.
- Move self in different positions to accomplish various tasks throughout the office space.
- Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
- Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery as necessary.
- Communicate with others to accurately exchange information and ideas.
- Observe details at close range.
WORK CONTEXT
- Minimum travel for work-related purposes is expected 10% which includes some overnight visits to locations and industry events.
- This is a full-time exempt salaried position.